ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

The Role of IoT in Senior Secondary Education Its Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract: Indian education system is reforming from traditional to modern and after the pandemic of Covid-19 education system shifted on digital platform. In current scenario IoT plays vital role in transforming secondary education system in India. Smart classroom, Biometric system of attendance, personalized learning and feedback, virtual laboratory, Smart ID cards, Virtual classroom and safety with security enhanced engagement of learner into practical learning. IOT devices provide insights into academic performance, enabling timely interventions. It optimized use of resources and also reduced wastage with skill development of students for their careers in emerging technology and education. Google for Education Kit includes connected devices for classroom, Raspberry Pi kits are uses for IoT based STEM learning projects. Smart Boards, Smart classrooms are interactive and connected to cloud resources. Integration of IoT, senior secondary education system can bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and modern technological advancement, it prepare future students with technological advancement. Every opportunity comes with challenges and challenges overcome by determined actions. Cost of implementation, data privacy, training requirements and connectivity acted as challenges in use of IoT in senior secondary education system due to lack of proper financial and administrative management but IoT transformed education system in India and education entered in new era of excellence and development.